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About the only time a 'celebrity' car may pique my interest is if it was a Special Order of some sort. Because they are "famous", and may have a good standing with the public, coupled with money, they were, and likely still can often obtain a car like what no one else owns, including special colors, custom interior, etc. Apparently, there is one 1964 four door Pontiac Grand Prix that was specially made for the head of PMD for his wife to drive their kids around in. A generic, 'off the showroom floor' purchase by someone special does not do a thing for me, which includes the 1968 "Bullit" Mustang as there was nothing out of ordinary on it as per the Marti Report. All the movie modifications were done after the car was at Warner Brothers' studios. I doubt Ford Motor Company had any idea it was going to be the focal point in a movie at the time. Craig

The Prym Mercedes Benz 500K comes to mind: Craig

I don't think either of their Duesenbergs hold any price premium over any other Duesenberg SSJ. Craig

Yes we have: Craig

Interesting photo. It appears the Rio de Janeiro PUC also rebuilt transit bus bodies as well. Craig

Generic, aftermarket underdash-mount radio. Presumably will fit anything that's 6V. Craig

Or a CHEVROLET Vega?? Craig

Me too!! The guy I knew who practically owned both sides of almost a full block of a major thoroughfare in Edmonton drove a base model Valiant four door sedan. Craig

The one a few posts down here?: Craig

Looks like one can spend two or three days there!! Craig

In a perfect world, it will be restored in my lifetime. Craig

Are you being reminded of this? Craig

Agreed there is a HUGE difference. A San Fran 'Cable Car' as we know them has NO on-board motor to propel it, where trolley buses on tires, or streetcars on rails have electric motors mounted on the chassis attached to drive wheels to move it, and stop, start, and control its speed. Cable cars do not have the ability to stop and start, and I believe are governed at 8mph, and always have the right-of-way on the road for that reason. (Think of Ryan O'Neill & Barbara Streisand in "What's Up Doc!" almost getting smoked by two cable cars while out of control on the runaway delivery bike!!) Craig

That's a huge reason we see 'restomods'; to fix most of the shortcomings of the original product. Not that I always agree with it, but it can make an outdated, substandard vehicle perform adequately in today's traffic. Craig

I still use my Sunbeam 'Radiant Control' toaster every day!! Home Page (automaticbeyondbelief.org) Craig

I have seen that numerous times, filling stations cutting down heavy old vehicles into service 'trucks'. That happened to a 1917 Rolls-Royce I showed a link to here, 4th post down: In the 1980's saw a 1925 Studebaker Duplex Phaeton that was being restored from being a tow truck conversion, where the front was restored, and the owner was still working on the back end, as he only recently found correct rear body components for it. Craig

Today, that picture would be a 'missing child' poster. Craig

Why? You might end up getting hired by the city next time they raid another public park and require a clean-up crew! Craig

Yes.

Edmonton Transit also utilized trolley buses from about 1939 until 2009. Calgary Transit's last trolley bus route was in 1975. Craig

Good idea! The local P'N'P yard here doesn't allow "children" under 16 years of age into their yard anymore. It will give them a place to play while dad, or the older brother goes parts hunting!! Craig

A larger size autowrecker could use it in their showroom/checkout area if they have the space, roped off as a "hands off" display. Craig

That would still pass OHSA requirements today, at least for the worker on the platform. There are railings in place, and he is working at a safe height; not stooped over, or on his toes. It is on the ground attention is required, where traffic cones would have to at the front and rear of the truck on the roadway, barricades under the light fixture and his workspace on the sidewalk, and wheel chocks for the truck while it is parked. Craig

Yes, the Prelude Si 4WS: Clever four-wheel steering makes the 1988-’91 Honda Prelude Si 4WS more desirable, if only slightly more expensive | Hemmings Craig

Its old enough to be discussed here on the AACA Forum. Craig